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Connections
1. Before plugging in the power cord, make sure that the
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR (29)
switch is set to the correct voltage.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE: This product is double insulated and not intended
to be grounded.
2. Make sure that the
POWER (25)
switch is in the off position. The
POWER LED (26)
will be off.
3. The PDM-10 is supplied with 3 sets of amp output jacks. The
MAIN
OUTPUT (31)
jacks are unbalanced and used to connect to your
main amplifier. The
REC OUTPUT (32)
jacks can be used to connect
the mixer to the record input of your recorder enabling you to record
your mix. The
BOOTH OUTPUT (30)
jacks allow you to hook up an
additional amplifier.
4. For your convenience, there are 2 inputs for the mic. The
MIC (1)
input (found on the front panel) accepts an XLR connector.
The
MIC
(44)
input (found on the rear panel) accepts 1/4" connectors. All
accept balanced and unbalanced microphones.
5. On the rear panel are 3 stereo
PHONO/LINE (35, 38, 41)
inputs and
5 stereo
LINE (33, 34, 37, 40, 43)
inputs. The
PHONO/LINE
SWITCH
(36)
enables you to set the
(35)
input to Phono or Line. The
PHONO/
LINE
SWITCH (39)
enables you to set the
(38)
input to Phono or
Line. The
PHONO/LINE
SWITCH (42)
enables you to set the
(41)
input to Phono or Line. The phono inputs will accept only turntables
with a magnetic cartridge. A
GROUND SCREW (45)
for you to
ground your turntables is located on the rear panel. The stereo line
inputs will accept any line level input such as a CD player, a
cassette player, etc.
6. Headphones can be plugged into the front panel mounted
HEADPHONE (28)
jack.
Using the Ground Lift Switch
Depending on your system configuration, sometimes applying the
ground will create a quieter signal path. Sometimes lifting the ground
can eliminate ground loops and hum to create a quieter signal path.
1. With the mixer on, listen to the system in idle mode (no signal
present) with the ground applied (the
GROUND LIFT
SWITCH (46)
in the left position).
2.
Then turn the power off before moving the GROUND LIFT
SWITCH (46)
. Lift the ground by moving the
GROUND LIFT SWITCH
to the right, turn the power back on and listen to determine which
position will provide a signal devoid of background noise and hum.
Keep the
GROUND LIFT
SWITCH
in the ground position if the noise
level remains the same in either position.
CAUTION: DO NOT TERMINATE THE AC GROUND ON THE POWER
MIXER IN ANY WAY. TERMINATION OF THE AC GROUND CAN BE
HAZARDOUS.
Operation
1. POWER ON: Once you have made all the equipment connections to
your mixer, press the
POWER SWITCH (25)
. The power will turn on
and the
POWER LED (26)
will glow RED.
2. CHANNEL 1: Switch #
(7)
allows you to select the
PHONO 1/LINE 2
(41)
or the
LINE 1 (43)
input. The
CHANNEL SLIDE (8)
controls the
input level of this channel.
3. CHANNEL 2: Switch #
(9)
allows you to select the
PHONO 2/LINE 4
(38)
or the
LINE 3 (40)
input. The
CHANNEL SLIDE
(10)
controls the
input level of this channel.
4. CHANNEL 3: Switch #
(11)
allows you to select the
PHONO 3/LINE 6
(35)
or the
LINE 5 (37)
input. The
CHANNEL SLIDE
(12)
controls the
input level of this channel.
5. CHANNEL 4: Switch #
(13)
allows you to select the
LINE 7 (34)
or
the
LINE 8 (33)
input. The
CHANNEL SLIDE
(14)
controls the input
level of this channel.
6. CROSSFADER SECTION: The
CROSSFADER (16)
allows the mixing
of one source into another. The PDM-10 features an assignable
crossfader. The
ASSIGN (15, 17)
switches allow you to select
which channel will play through each side of the crossfader. The
ASSIGN (15)
switch has 5 settings (OFF, 1, 2, 3 or 4) and allows
you to select channel 1, 2, 3 or 4 to play through the left side of the
crossfader.
The
ASSIGN (17)
switch has 5 settings (OFF, 1, 2, 3 or
4) and allows you to select channel 1, 2, 3 or 4 to play through the
right side of the crossfader. With the
ASSIGN
switch in the off
position, that side of the crossfader will be inactive. The
CROSSFADER (16)
in your unit is removable and if the need arises
can be easily replaced. Crossfader units are available in three
varieties. Part # RF-45 (which is identical to the crossfader supplied
with the mixer) has a 45 mm travel from side to side. Part # RF-30 is
available with a 30 mm travel distance. Also available is the PSF-45
with a special curve designed for scratch mixing. Just purchase
one of these crossfader units from your Gemini dealer and follow
these instructions:
1. Unscrew the outside FADER PLATE SCREWS (B). Do not
touch the INSIDE SCREWS (C).
2. Carefully lift the fader and unplug the CABLE (D).
3. Plug the new fader into the cable and place it back in the
mixer.
4. Screw the fader to the mixer.
7. OUTPUT CONTROL SECTION: The level of the
MAIN AMP OUT (31)
is controlled by the
MASTER (23)
slide. The Master
TREBLE (20)
and
BASS (21)
controls allow you to adjust the output of channels 1
- 4. The
BOOTH (27)
control adjusts the level of the
BOOTH
OUTPUT (30).
HINT: The booth output is used by some DJs to run
monitor speakers in their DJ booth. You can also use it as a second
ZONE or AMP output.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE: The RECORD OUT (32)
RECORD OUT (32)
RECORD OUT (32)
RECORD OUT (32)
RECORD OUT (32) has no level control.
The level is set by the channel slides of the selected
channel.
8. TALKOVER SECTION: The purpose of the talkover section is to allow
the program playing to be muted so that the mic can be heard above
the music. The
MIC/TALKOVER SWITCH (5)
has three settings.
When the
MIC/TALKOVER SWITCH (5)
is in the bottom position, the
mic and talkover are both off. When the
MIC/TALKOVER SWITCH
(5)
is in the center position the mic is on, the
MIC INDICATOR (6)
will glow, but talkover is off. When the
MIC/TALKOVER SWITCH (5)
is in the top position, the mic and talkover will be on and the volume
of all sources except the Mic input are lowered by 16 dB. The
TREBLE (2)
and
BASS (3)
controls allow you to fully adjust the tone
of the MIC.
LEVEL (4)
controls the level of the MIC.
